Walk Like an Egyptian

original song written and composed by Liam Sternberg; first recorded by Bangles

"Walk Like an Egyptian" is a 1986 song by The Bangles and taken from their second album Different Light. It went to number 1 in the United States, Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Spain and number 2 in New Zealand, number 3 in the United States, number 6 in Austria and number 8 in Switzerland.

"Walk Like an Egyptian"
Single by the Bangles
from the album Different Light
B-side
  • "Angels Don't Fall in Love"
  • "Not Like You"
Released1986
RecordedSunset Sound Factory (1985)
Genre
Length3:24
Label
Songwriter(s)Liam Sternberg
Producer(s)David Kahne
The Bangles singles chronology
"If She Knew What She Wants"
(1986)
"Walk Like an Egyptian"
(1986)
"Walking Down Your Street"
(1987)

"Everything I Wanted"
(1990)

"Walk Like An Egyptian (remix)"
(1990)

"The Eternal Mix"
(1990)
Music video
"Walk Like an Egyptian" on YouTube

Track listings

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References

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  1. Lamb, Bill. "Kelly Clarkson – Never Again". About.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  2. Breihan, Tom (January 25, 2021). "The Number Ones: The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 10, 2022. ..."Walk Like An Egyptian" was still getting burn at functions like that. That's the power of a good novelty song.